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Snakes and Earrings 2008

Status
Released
Runtime
123 minutes
Director
Yukio Ninagawa
Networks
Amuse Soft Entertainment, Point Break Pictures, Studio3
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What is Snakes and Earrings?

The film Snakes and Earrings is a Japanese production that combines elements of romance, thriller, and crime. It was released in Japan on September 20, 2008, and has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Type
Film
Year
2008
Status
Released
Runtime
123 minutes
Release date
Sep 20, 2008
Original language
JA
Origin
Japan
Studios
Amuse Soft Entertainment, Point Break Pictures, Studio3
Genres
Romance, Thriller, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 41 votes
Episode runtime
~123 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Amuse Soft Entertainment, Point Break Pictures, Studio3
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The film Snakes and Earrings is a Japanese production that combines elements of romance, thriller, and crime. It was released in Japan on September 20, 2008, and has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes. The story centers around Lui, a young woman who becomes fascinated with body modification after meeting a punk kid named Ama in a nightclub. As Lui becomes more obsessed with body modification, she finds herself drawn to Ama and his heavily-tattooed friend Shiba. The film explores themes of body modification, mental illness, and possessive relationships, and features elements of drama, melodrama, and erotic content. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Hitomi Kanehara and has been classified with a rating of R15+. The full cast and crew for the film are listed on various online databases, including IMDb, The Movie Database, and MyDramaList.

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Should you watch it?

“A straight-laced young woman enters a dark underworld of body modification after meeting a punk kid.”

Reasons to watch
  • It features a unique exploration of body modification and obsession.
  • The plot involves an intense dynamic between Lui, Ama, and Shiba.
  • It is a feature film adaptation of a novel released in 2008.
Keep in mind
  • It contains sexual content and nudity that may not appeal to all viewers.

Watch it if you are interested in a dramatic romance and thriller involving body modification.

The tone is dramatic and the pacing follows a 2 hour and 3 minute feature film runtime with mature themes.

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Where to stream Snakes and Earrings (2008)?

Streaming availability can be checked on platforms that currently list the movie, such as The Movie Database.

Is Snakes and Earrings worth watching?

It is worth watching if you are looking for a Japanese drama and thriller featuring romance and body modification themes.

What is the binge duration for Snakes and Earrings?

The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes.

What are the essential episodes to watch?

Snakes and Earrings is a standalone feature film rather than a series with episodes.

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